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There is an insanity to the decision to not renew the lease. Forty percent of the oysters in California are produced there. Thirty jobs. Yet in the same decision the ranches are allowed to stay in this “pristine” area. Yes they should stay, but so should the oyster business. Even the creators of the original bill stated it was never the intent to close down these businesses. Oysters filter the water and make it cleaner. Yet though a convoluted process aided by junk science, the decision was to not allow the renewal of their lease. The aftermath is importing of oysters in to the area using planes according to one retail shop. That does not strike me as very environmental. The other thing to consider is existing oyster beds are under threat due to pollution and acidification.

Currently in Humboldt and Del Norte Counties donations of blood groups O and A are not keeping pace with the needs of local patients.

Please find a Blood Mobile in your area today or tomorrow and make the time to donate

I received their email today. Remember this is the time where people most need blood and blood products. Of course there is need year around. They are open at their building till 7pm tonight. It is family night where they serve hot dogs I think. Please consider being a regular contributor. Normally they just have cookies, juice, water, popcorn, fruit, pretzels, and some other stuff.

Like this:

Bayshore Mall parking lot from Sears to Wal-Mart was packed. We did not bother with Wal-Mart. The night before they has traffic barriers in a zig zag pattern outside for shoppers. Sears itself was packed. They sold out of the old Wii they had on sale. Kmart parking lot was full and lots of shoppers inside.

Oh yeah, lots Trick or Treating at Bayshore Mall had many more people than last year.